| 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 5 May 1943 – 28 November 1945 8 April 1948 – 22 May 1950 9 February 1955 – 15 October 1991 16 November 1994 - Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Regular Army Army Reserves |
| Type | Engineer Battalion |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Belvoir |
| Nickname(s) | "Black Lions" |
| Motto(s) | "Build, Support, Sustain" |
| Engagements | World War II Desert Storm Operation Provide Comfort Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Joint Endeavor Operation Northern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation Army Superior Unit Award (4) Order of the Day of Belgian Army for actions in the Ardennes |
| Website | Official 249th Engineer Battalion website |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | LTC Langston Turner |
| Command Sergeant Major | CSM Pierre Crescimbeni |
| Insignia | |
| Distinctive unit insignia | &sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:249EngrBnDUI.jpg) |
The 249th Engineer Battalion (United States) is a versatile power generation battalion assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that provides commercial-level power to military units and federal relief organizations during full-spectrum operations. Additionally, the commander serves as the Commandant of the U.S. Army Prime Power School, the institution responsible for the development of Army and Navy power generation specialists.